ABOUT OUR COLLEGE

Elphinstone College occupies a unique position in the annals of education in the country. It is an outstanding place of learning which came into existences much before the University of Mumbai, to which it was later on affiliated.

The institution is known for its open access to students from all strata of the society. This includes various communities, income groups and interests. It is one of the few colleges in Mumbai with an extensive hostel facility for both boys and girls. Located within a walking range from the college and overlooking the marine Drive, the hostel is certainly among the unique strengths of the College.

The college has an enviable location, which is also historically significant. The building of the College with its gothic architecture, has been classified as a grade 1 Heritage structure. It has recently been restored by the Kala Ghoda Association and has regained its luminous look. It stands out like a pearl as night falls. The College was awarded the Asia-Pacific Heritage Award for Culture Heritage Conservation, by UNESCO in 2004.

The well equipped College library has a collection of over one lakh books, journals and periodicals, ranging from some of the oldest and rarest books in the country to the latest and the most contemporary.

Equally modern and well equipped are the computer and science laboratories, which adequately refine the students abilities. Besides teaching and learning, the students can also avail of the state of the art Fitness Centre, set up in the Gymkhana. It is only natural that some of the prominent sports personalities have blossomed here.

Another feather in the cap is the State of the Art Fitness Centre, set up in the Gymkhana. The college also boasts of a cricket pitch of its own. It is thus no surprise that some of the most successful sportspersons have blossomed here.

Infrastructure goes a long way in enriching the teaching learning experience. The College has recently developed five 'smart' class rooms with interactive boards.

The interest of the students has always been at the heart of dedicated teachers, who are eminent personalities in their area of expertise.

Vision

To kindle the spirit of learning among the youth, irrespective of socio-economic differences, to consistently pursue excellence preserving the tradition of high reputation while meeting the challenges of globalised world.

Mission

To Provide :

o    Equal Opportunities of Education

o    Holistic Education ensuring all-round development of students.

o    Create a human capital, which can be an assest to the nation.

Goals of the Institution:

o    To provide quality and affordable education to all the sections of society.

o    To facilitate Overall Personality Development of the students through organizing and participating in various inter and intra collegiate festivals, including physical fitness and sports.

o    To offer a large number of combinations of subjects to for greater flexibility and appropriate choice of subjects.

o    To hone the skills of the students to enhance further learning and employability job orientation.

o    To provide State-of-the art infrastructure for enrichment of the teaching-learning process.

o    To encourage the spirit of research

o    To enhance creativity and an entrepreneurial approach through industrial collaborations.

To encourage Physical fitness and talent in sports activity

Elphinstone College Mumbai Admission Process

The institute offers admission to B.Sc, B.Com and B.A. programmes. Candidates wishing to pursue a course at Elphinstone College have to first meet the eligibility criteria. A pass in class 12 from a recognized board is the required Elphinstone College admission criteria for all the courses. Elphinstone College admission is offered on the basis of the merit of the qualifying examination that is marks secured in class 12. Details about the Elphinstone College admission procedure is given below:

Elphinstone College Admission - UG Courses

B.Com, B.Sc, B.A, B.Sc Information Technology, B.Sc Computer Science, B.Sc Electronics and B.Sc Biotechnology are the courses offered for Elphinstone College admissions. Candidates are offered admission on the basis of the scores obtained in class 

Elphinstone College Admission Process

·         Candidates have to submit the Elphinstone College application form.

·         Elphinstone College admission will be based on the merit of the qualifying exam.

·         Based on the merit of the qualifying exam, candidates will be shortlisted.

·         Shortlisted candidates are offered Elphinstone College admission once they get the documents verified and pay the requisite fees. 

Documents Required for Elphinstone College Admission

·         Original marksheet for 10+2 examination with a photocopy  

·         College/school leaving certificate or NOC

·         Provisional/final eligibility certificate wherever necessary

·         Caste certificate if required

The interest of the students has always been at the heart of dedicated teachers, who are eminent personalities in their area of expertise.

PLACEMENT CELL

In the present era of globalization employability is the test of the education. Keeping this in mind, the Placement Cell of the College works towards acquainting the students with industries which look out for graduate/undergraduate students, through workshops. Career fairs are organized regularly to help the students discover various options available to shape their career. Self-finance courses have had an impressive placement record. The cell also provides guidance for the choice of career. It organizes career counseling lectures, aptitude tests to guide students and workshops to develop interview skills.

Different agencies like WIPRO, INFOSYS, TCS, Akademia, Career Launcher, Times of India, MET, ITHM, JET KING, NIIT have conducted seminars to create awareness about their organization and offered placements eligible students. Smt. R.N. Vyas in-charge and Shri. Amit Saraf & Shri. Rupesh Raut are members of the Placement cell.

VODAFONE CAREERS

ADITYA BIRLA GROUP CAREERS

GOOGLE CAREERS

SAMSUNG CAREERS

MARUTI SUZUKI CAREERS

BAJAJ ALLIANZ CAREERS

NESTLE INDIA CAREERS

BERGER CAREERS

The College has the following scholarships:

(a) Junior College:
The Dadiba M. Sethna Endowment Scholarships. The trustees of the DadibaM.Sethna Endowment Fund founded in 1979 have donated 12 merit scholarships, each or Rs.30/- p.m. six for the F.Y.J.C. and 6 for the S.Y.J.C. classes (4 for the Science and 2 for the Arts section in each class.) Scholarships awarded in the F.Y.J.C. class on the basis of the percentage of marks in the aggregate obtained at the S.S.C. or any other qualifying examinations for admission to the F.Y.J.C. class, will be tenable for one year. The Scholarships in the S.Y.J.C. class will be awarded for one year to the students of the College according to the percentage of marks obtained in the F.Y.J.C. Annual the College according to the percentage of marks obtained in the F.Y.J.C. Annual Examination, if the students continue their studies in the college for the college for the S.Y.J.C. Class.

(b) Senior College :
    i) The Bombay Municipal Corporation Endowment Scholarships : The Bombay Municipal corporation has endowed the following scholarships :

o    Two scholarships of Rs. 40/- p.m. each of the S.Y. and T.Y.B.A./B.Sc.

   ii) The college Centenary scholarships: At the time of the College Centenary in 1956, substantial funds were collected, the interest accruing from which was proposed to be awarded as scholarships. These scholarships came into force from June, 1968. The following scholarships are awarded from the Centenary Scholarships Fund :

o    Two Tata Scholarships of Rs. 50/- p.m. each to poor and deserving students, one from the T.Y.B.A., and one form the T.Y.B.Sc.

Rules governing the award of above mentioned Merit Scholarships:

o    Students who have not failed in any examination and have been throughout the College and University career, students of Elphinstone College.

o    Students transferring from other Colleges may be considered for the award if they obtained at least 55% marks in the aggregate in the subsequent college terminal examinations.

o    The award of a scholarship is subject to good conduct, satisfactory progress and regularity in attendance. A scholarship is withdrawn if in the terminal examination, or in the case of scholarship tenable for more than one year, in the Annual examination, the scholar does not obtain a Second Class except if in the option of the common room there are extenuating circumstances in respect of the failure to obtain a Second Class.

o    Scholars are not exempted from payment of College and Gymkhana fees.

In addition to the above scholarship there exist the following scholarships schemes administer by the Directorate of Education, Maharashtra State.
(A) GOVERNMENT OF INDIA'S SCHOLARSHIPS :

(1) National Merit Scholarships
(2) National Loan Scholarships
(3) National Talent Search Scholarships
(4) National Scholarships Talent Search Scholarship
(5) National Scholarships for Talented Children from Rural Area
(6) Cultural Talent Search Scholarships
(7) Sports Talent Search Scholarships
(8) Merit Scholarships to children of Primary and Secondary School Teachers.
(9) Scholarships for Post-Matric study in Hindi to students from Non-Hindi speaking states.
(10)Scholarships to students from Higher Secondary Course studying Sanskrit.
(11)Scholarships to students belonging to Backward Classes / Lower IncomeGroup.
(12) Scholarships / Educational Concession to children of Defence Services Personnel / Ex- Servicemen
(13)Scholarships / Educational Concession to children of Freedom Fighters.

(B) GOVERNMENT OF MAHARASHTRA'S SCHOLARSHIPS :

(1) Open Merit Scholarships
(2) Free-Studentships to students belonging to the Backward Classes
(3) Free-Studentships to students belonging to the Economically Backward Classes.
(4) Educational Concessions to girl students in Standards XI and XII (Junior College).
(5) Scholarships to students passing out from Government Public Schools.
(6) Sports Scholarships.

Note : The above list does not purport to be an exhaustive one. For application forms, further information and guidance, students are advised to contact the Professor-in-charge of Scholarships and the concerned clerk in the College Office.

BESIDES THE COLLEGE HAS ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP AND PRIZES NAMED AFTER ITS DISTINGUISHED ALLUMNI

1. The Bai Mithibai Mugaseth Prize.
(For the highest percentage of marks in the major subject at the B.A. Examination)

2. Mr. Justice Ranade Momorial Prize.
(For the highest marks with first class in History at the B.A. Examination or a deserving student of Economics Major)

3. The S.C.Jog Prize
(For highest marks in History and Economics at the B.A. Examination now Economics Major)

4. The Behram B.Kanga Prize
(For the highest marks in Economics at the B.A.Examination)

5. The Sanjeev Shivapuri Memorial Prize
(For the highest marks in Economics at the B.A. Examination)

6. The Smt.Satyavati Bhaskar Dandekar Scholarship
(For the highest marks in Botany with a first class at the B.Sc. Examination)

7. The Prof. B.R. Ayachit Memorial Prize
(For the highest marks in Hindi at the T.Y.B.A. Examination. )

8. The Mountstuart Elphinstone Prize.
(The highest marks in aggregate at the F.Y.B.A. Examination.)

9. Sports Scholarships
The Sultan Dossal Sports Scholarships are given every year, from the 125th Anniversary College Endowment Fund, to junior and senior college students having an excellent record in sports during the year.

SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE STUDENTS FROM OUTSIDE TRUSTS:

1. The Dorab Tata Special Scholarships: Awarded by the Sir J.H. Bhabha Memorial Trust, to outstandingly good students from Standard XII (Junior College). They are merit-cum-means scholarships of Rs.150/-p.m. The final selection of scholars is done by the Trust.

2. The J.H. Bhabha Memorial Scholarships : Awarded by the J.H.Bhabha Memorial Trust, to outstandingly good students from families of modest means, studying in the First Year B.A./B.Sc. class (Senior College). The scholarship of Rs.150/- p.m. is tenable for one year but renewable for the second and third year based on the performance of the student in the annual examinations. The Final Selection of Scholars is done by the Trust.

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES
In addition to the above-mentioned Scholarships, the College also has many scholarships and prizes. For details, please contact the Professor-in-Charge of Scholarships or the College office. You may also visit the College web site www.elphinstonecollege.ac.in for more details.

Details of college fees (of both terms) for the year, to be paid at the time of admission to the college, will be displayed on the notice board and Web Site.

FACILITIES FOR STUDENT- SUPPORT

The College strives to ensure an all-round development of young students.

·         Hostel

·         College Gymkhana

·         Students Welfare Schemes

·         Placement Cell

·         Student Counselling

·         Grievances Cell

·         Women Development Cell

·         Fitness Centre

·         Film and Music Library

·         Language Lab